It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Jean Wencker in August 2025. Jean Wencker devoted much of his life to protecting the environment and restoring aquatic habitats. As former president and then vice-president of Alsace Nature, he represented the association...
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FOR THE SALMON COMEBACK TO BASEL (Switzerland)
Rhinau fish pass: work completed on schedule
The impressive Rhinau fish pass on the Rhine will be put in the water next week for testing.The deadline for completion of the work has been met. A large-scale monitoring system will keep track of how often the fish pass is used. ©Daniel Reininger –...
Read MoreVideo : The return of salmon to Switzerland, a long river that is anything but tranquil
A 12-minute video explaining the situation regarding salmon in the Rhine, the action taken to restore ecological continuity on the Rhine and the efforts that still need to be made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eycj81WYLz0
Read MoreWorld Migratory Fish Day: Watch and share our videos
To mark World Migratory Fish Day on Saturday 25 May, ERN-SOS Loire Vivante is launching three videos about Atlantic salmon and ecological continuity. These videos are previews of remixed extracts from the documentary entitled “Pour une fois qu’il faut laisser couler”, which will be released...
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